Camping de Maillac: Adventures in Dordogne

Thanks to its gentle gradient, this loop offers a rural hike through lush green countryside, between meadows and chestnut woods, while the Enéa and Massoulie valleys, with their myriad bodies of water, reveal a fresh, almost mysterious landscape. Scattered, traditional houses with lauze roofs complete this living environment, originally devoted to agriculture but increasingly turned towards tourist accommodation.

This hike will lead you on the agricultural hillsides of Sainte-Nathalène with a very rich built heritage (The parish church of Sainte-Nathalène, dedicated to Saint Martial, dates from the 12th or 13th century; The parish church of Sainte-Nathalène, dedicated to Saint Martial, dates from the 12th or 13th century...), close to the Gardens of Eyrignac, with sometimes surprising views on the Dordogne valley.

St-Vincent-le-Paluel is a bucolic commune that has retained its rural character and preserved its environment: a natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest crossed by the Enéa river. This loop offers a pleasant diversity of landscapes, enhanced by an interesting rural and architectural heritage.

This hike will take you to the Château du Sirey, a superbly restored private property. The topoguide containing the route of this hike is available for purchase in our tourist offices in Carlux and Salignac.

This hike will take you to the magnificent Château du Sirey, whose architecture you can discover. Nice views on the castle of Paluel, which is currently being restored. The topoguide containing the route of this hike is available for purchase in our tourist offices in Carlux and Salignac.

This mountain bike tour will make you discover beautiful landscapes as well as the richness of the villages you will pass through: churches, castle, viewpoints are there for you.

As you go round this loop, you will discover landscapes of nature. You will also be able to enjoy beautiful viewpoints all along the circuit.

Starting from the city of Art and History of Sarlat, you will go through the picturesque villages of the eastern Sarlat region with their roofs of slate. The small road winds up to the village of Carlucet perched on a hillside with an enfeus cemetery. Passing by the Gardens of the Manoir d'Eyrignac, you will come back down to the Dordogne valley via Carlux and Carsac with their respective gardens.

The Flow Vélo is the gentle name of a national cycle route linking Le Lardin Saint Lazare in the Dordogne to Ile d?Aix in Charente-Maritime. The Flow Vélo invites you on a gentle 355 km journey through the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. In Dordogne, the Flow Vélo links Le Lardin Saint Lazare to Javerlhac and La Chapelle Saint Robert over a distance of 116 km.

A stroll full of heritage references, punctuated with viewpoints that you will discover by taking the paths and alleys of Sarlat, at the gates of the medieval city.

5 km from Sarlat, in the heart of the Black Perigord, come and have a pleasant stay in our farm campsite with 29 plots. We welcome you to have a nice stay in a house, a cottage, a mobilhome or in the campsite. Here, you can taste the famous local products, fish in our private pond or swim in the swimming-pool, take advantage of numerous hikes in the country or visit the rich heritage of the Black Perigord with its numerous castles, caves, museums... You will also find a meeting point with games like pingpong, a ground for playing "petanque", playground for children, a washmachine and a barbecue. Quietness, relaxation, gastronomy, culture and inheritance. Within 25 km, you will discover all the tourist sites of the area.

In the heart of Sarladais, this charming country house, with private pool and spa, only 5 km from Sarlat, is free all this summer because it was put on line late. Enjoy! The pool is in the garden, under the terrace, with its private spa, just for you! Take your bikes, you are in the country of Fénelon, its hiking trails and the Eyrignac Gardens as neighbors! Restaurant and bread depot in the village, less than 500 m down the house. The court is closed. Electric gate, closed parking. The house consists of a large fully equipped kitchen, a large bright living room, and a bedroom en-suite with bed 160, private bathroom, toilet and dressing room. Upstairs: 2 large bedrooms with private bathroom each + toilet - 2 beds 160.

In the heart of Sarladais, this charming country house, with private pool and spa, only 5 km from Sarlat, is free all this summer because it was put on line late. Enjoy! The pool is in the garden, under the terrace, with its private spa, just for you! Take your bikes, you are in the country of Fénelon, its hiking trails and the Eyrignac Gardens as neighbors! Restaurant and bread depot in the village, less than 500 m down the house. The court is closed. Electric gate, closed parking. The house consists of a large fully equipped kitchen, a large bright living room, and a bedroom en-suite with bed 160, private bathroom, toilet and dressing room. Upstairs: 2 large bedrooms with private bathroom each + toilet - 2 beds 160.

Less than 5 miles from Sarlat, La Palombière is appealing for its natural environment. Spanning nearly 20 acres of wooded hills, our spacious pitches arranged in terraces amongst pines and green oaks await you. Our rental accommodations include spacious parcels and our chalets have a pretty view out over the valley. The aquatic complex (with rocks and slides) is perfectly adapted to the environment and is visually harmonious with the typically Périgourdine style buildings that house our reception desk, restaurant and grocery store. Your children will enjoy the playground where they can play and get their exercise. Those who enjoy working out may do so in the gym room. Children's club from 4 to 12 years old, heated pools, tennis court, mini-golf, volleyball, basketball court, playgrounds, grocery store, takeaway, bar, snack bar and gourmet restaurant.

Country house of 160 m², just 10 minutes from Sarlat, with its small private and closed pool open from June to September (dim 4 m x 2m - prof 1m). Large wooden terrace in front of the house. Covered terrace on the side. Open garden of 2000 m². Take your bikes and go to the village 1.5 km to pick up the bread (bakery - butcher - restaurant). Join Sarlat by the old railway: it’s flat! Kitchen-living room and dining room on the ground floor - 1 bedroom bed 140 with its private bathroom with Italian shower (access PMR) - 1 toilet Upstairs: 3 bedrooms with 2 beds 140 and 2 beds 90 - 2 large bathrooms with Italian shower -1wc

Holiday cottage for 8 pers, 8 km from Sarlat, in the countryside. 4 bedrooms - 2 shower rooms - 2 wc. Bed linen and towels included. Heating included

In Sarlat, the capital of the Perigord Noir... Huttopia campsite is ideally located in Dordogne, just 800 m from the historical centre of the medieval town of Sarlat. This 4* campsite has many pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Enjoy a stay on one of our flat, terraced pitches, in the heart of a beautiful woodland site. In terms of rental accommodation, you can choose between a fully equipped Wood & Canvas tent, a gypsy caravan, a mobile-home or a typical stone cottage. Make the most of all the services that are available on the campsite, with the heated swimming pool, tennis court, children's playground, and friendly activites in the summer... A nature holiday in the heart of the most beautiful medieval town in the Perigord. The closest campsite to the historical centre of Sarlat !

Cantelauriol is a charming guest room independent from the rest of the house. Located in a quiet and natural area, 10 minutes walk from the center of Sarlat. Private entrance and parking You arrive in the oldest room of the house with exposed stones and armchairs to rest. Large table for breakfast, neat and included in the price. In good weather, breakfast is served on a covered terrace. A small corner is at your disposal, with a coffee machine, a kettle, a fridge and a microwave. Spacious and bright room. Bed of 140 with new bedding. Sheets and pillows provided. Desk with television and two comfortable renovated armchairs. Plenty of storage space for your personal belongings. Large bathroom with bathtub, double sinks and toilet. Towels and hair dryer provided. Reservation by mail, then telephone.

Tailor-made tours Would you like to be driven to make the most of the beauty of the countryside? I'll pick you up at your place of residence and take you on a discovery tour of the Dordogne and Vézère Valleys. Private transport for 2 to 7 people, all types of journey. Don't hesitate to contact me for more information.

On the hill of Sarlat and a mere 1200 metres from the heart of the mediéval town, the hotel Le Mas del Pechs offers you calm and peace in the comfort of 18 rooms each with bathroom and private wc, direct phone link, wifi, television and air-conditionning. You’ll enjoy the private park and, of course, its swimming pool. Taste the delights of simply relaxing on the terrace which gives onto a patio. For gastronomy, tourism or cultural activities, the Hotel Le Mas Del Pechs is the ideal base for organizing your stay.

Near Sarlat, less than six kilometres away, around a charming little village, is the village of Proissans. Proissans is a peaceful commune where it is good to come on holiday in its open-air hotels, farm inns, gîtes and bed and breakfast. You can enjoy pleasant walks from Maneyrals, to La Roussie, along the Enéa river or around its pond. Proissans is essentially an agricultural place, its land produces tobacco, corn and walnut trees. The country is rich in fertile land. Its stone houses rival each other in charm and in the austere beauty that the Perigord sun illuminates with ochre. You will also find the château de la Roussie, which dates from the 15th and 16th centuries and is listed as a historical monument (private). The film Cinderella " A tout jamais " was shot in this castle.

Sale of fresh milk, eggs, seasonal fruits and vegetables

Sainte-Nathalène is an ancient and bucolic commune, watered by the Énéa, a short tributary of the Dordogne. Its very varied topography (hills, valleys, woods and fields) allows it to practice modern agriculture. In addition, the village is criss-crossed by footpaths which have enabled the development of "green tourism" and the development of rural gîtes. Classified as a "tourist commune" in 1989, Sainte-Nathalène regularly welcomes tourists, especially during the summer season, and has open-air hotels, rural campsites, bed and breakfasts, gîtes, hotels and farm inns. There are various monuments to see such as the church of Sainte-Nathalène from the 15th - 16th century, with its bell-tower-wall, the 16th century manor of Massaud, the 15th century castle of Latour, with its slate roof, listed as a historical monument, and the mill of the Tower.

Saint-Vincent-le-Paluel is a peaceful and rural commune near Sarlat-La Canéda, a village crossed by the Enéa, a charming river full of fish, whose valley is classified as a protected area. The population of the commune has been growing since 1975. This evolution has led to a visible rejuvenation and marks the attractiveness of the town. The village of Saint-Vincent-le-Paluel consists of a 12th century church in Romanesque style with a bell-tower-wall. It has the shape of a Latin cross. Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Vincent are both represented on the carved wooden altarpiece. Close to the church we can see the ruins of a 13th century manor house built by Marguerite de Turenne. Two kilometres downstream, very well situated on a promontory, we can admire the Castle of Paluel which dates back to the 15th century .

5 km from Sarlat, the Château Le Paluel was burned down in 1944 and then used as a set for the film Le tatoué This imposing building has retained its charm: dovecote, fountain, chapel, underground passages, well, cave, slide show on the work and life of the past Tastings, sale of farm products, regional drinks.

Transformation at the farm of the milk of our cows of Montbéliarde race in fresh product (cream, yoghourts...). Sale at the farm from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 12pm, from 2pm to 4pm and from 6pm to 7pm. Friday from 8am to 10am and from 6pm to 7pm. Saturday from 18h to 19h. The farm can be visited by reservation.

Visit our authentic distillery in the heart of the Périgord noir just 2 km north of the medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda. If you visit as a group, Jacques Gatinel himself – the son of the founder Raymond Gatinel – will guide you through the distillation workshop, the ageing cellar and the bottling premises. You may also enjoy a self-guided tour of Distillerie la Salamandre by following the informative panels on display at each step of the manufacturing process. Chestnuts, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, walnuts, and more: Learn how the fresh fruits of the Périgord and the greater Southwest area are fermented for several weeks before being distilled the old-fashioned way in traditional copper stills. After having seen the oak barrels where the eaux-de-vie mature, taste a selection of liqueurs, aperitifs and brandied fruits in the Distillerie la Salamandre shop.

Pond fishing (roach, tench, bleak, carp and sandres). Location and equipment sales. Furnished chalets and camping car area for reservation.

Accompanied visit of the walnut grove, presentation of the production and preparation of the nuts. Sale of walnuts, kernels and walnut oil. Visit by appointment every Friday from 3 to 5 pm in July and August.

In a splendid Périgord residence surrounded by landscaped grounds, Joëlle, Daniel and Florian Boucherie welcome you to La Garrigue Haute, a family farm since 1855 located in the commune of Prats-de-Carlux. Specialized in the breeding of geese and fattened ducks. Sale at the farm every day of the year. Possibility to eat in the farm inn (open in the evening only by appointment from Easter to All Saints' Day, closed on Sundays). Groups welcome for lunch by appointment. If you wish to enjoy this haven of peace between Sarlat-la-Canéda and the gardens of the Manoir d'Eyrignac for a longer period of time, stay in one of the Garrigue Haute's guest rooms.

Dutch Creperie - Pannenkoen - Poferttjes Shady terrace. A choice of more than 130 pancakes, poferttjes, salads. 7 days/7 July - August

Located in the heart of Proissans, 10 minutes from Sarlat, our restaurant offers seasonal dishes, traditional and local cooking with daily specials. In winter, please check with us for opening times.

Nice terrace. Restaurant open all year round. Warm and family atmosphere. Fresh and local products.

We invite you to come and discover our products based on Muscovy Duck and Goose in our farm inn. We'll show you our family know-how through recipes that you can enjoy around a convivial table. Open evenings only from Friday June 14 to Saturday August 31 inclusive, by prior arrangement. Groups welcome for lunch on reservation. Closed on Sunday and Monday evenings

Typical Perigord house ideally located in the heart of the Périgord Noir and close to Sarlat, with a view on the countryside. The gite Le Four has two rooms for four persons.

In the heart of the Périgord Noir, between Sarlat and Montignac-lascaux, this spacious stone house has all the comfort. It is located in a quiet and green environment. From the terrace, you will appreciate the view on the countryside. You will be close to the village of Proissans at 1.5 km as well as to the medieval city of Sarlat with its exceptional heritage and the numerous tourist sites of the Périgord Noir. The gite Chez Michel has three rooms for six people. Another seasonal rental nearby is also available.

In the heart of the Périgord Noir, between Sarlat and Montignac-lascaux, this spacious stone house has all the comfort. It is located in a quiet and green environment. From the terrace, you will appreciate the view on the countryside. The gite Chez Michel has four rooms for eight persons.

Come and revitalise yourselves in our calm and comfortable bed and breakfast. Set in beautiful verdant surroundings, this 5 bedroom chambre d'hotes is a dream where you will be welcomed by Karen who is a professional from the world of wine and Didier who is an expert on nature and organic agriculture and will enjoy interesting and authentic outstanding local produce.

The domain les petits moulins located near Sarlat, offers two seasonal rentals full of history in a small, quiet and sunny valley. The gîte le moulin is a restored single-storey house with three bedrooms for six people The swimming pool is shared with the other holiday rental.

The domaine les petits moulins, located near Sarlat, offers two holiday rentals full of history in a quiet and sunny valley. The gîte le petit moulin is an old stone mill, covered in lauzes, which has three bedrooms for six people. Swimming pool to share with the other holiday rental.

5 km from Sarlat, in the heart of the Périgord Noir, in the commune of Proissans, Claire-Lise and Eric welcome you to spend a pleasant stay in their furnished farmhouse On the spot, you will be able to fish for free in our pond, bathe in the shared swimming pool (open from June to September) and enjoy the many walks in the Périgord countryside.

5 km from Sarlat, in the heart of the Black Perigord, come and have a pleasant stay in our farm campsite with 29 plots. We welcome you to have a nice stay in a house, a cottage, a mobilhome or in the campsite. Here, you can taste the famous local products, fish in our private pond or swim in the swimming-pool, take advantage of numerous hikes in the country or visit the rich heritage of the Black Perigord with its numerous castles, caves, museums... You will also find a meeting point with games like pingpong, a ground for playing "petanque", playground for children, a washmachine and a barbecue. Quietness, relaxation, gastronomy, culture and inheritance. Within 25 km, you will discover all the tourist sites of the area.

Ideally situated between the Dordogne and Vézère valleys, Les clauzels is a set of two gîtes and guest rooms. The gîte Le grand Clauzels is an independent house close to other houses in the hamlet "Les Clauzels", in the commune of Proissans, 5 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda This gîte has three bedrooms for six people. Salt swimming pool to share.

Ideally situated between the Dordogne and Vézère valleys, Les clauzels is a set of two gîtes and guest rooms. The gîte Le petit Clauzels has two bedrooms for four people. Swimming pool with salt to share.